Posted by Jacob Atzen on 11/14/59 11:30

On 2005-10-27, Jerry Stuckle <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote:
> I learned about project management when I was working for IBM back in
> the 80's. Since then I've been both a programmer and a PM. When I've
> been a PM, the documentation is complete long before programming starts
> (and yes, I get the programmers involved in the design). And I've been
> a programmer on projects where the design is done properly. Every one
> was completed on time and within budget, given reasonable time and
> budgetary constraints. And change orders were handled by modifying the
> design - which showed exactly how it would affect other parts of the
> project.

That sounds impressive and quite contrary to most testimonials I've ever
read. And quite opposite of the whole agile movement. How are you able
to design everything up front? What methods do you use? I find it very
hard to contain a complete design and anticipating all the problems that
always show up?

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Cheers,
- Jacob Atzen

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